- Louisiana State University at Alexandria serves students and enriches community life by providing high quality academic programs in a learning environment that cultivates intellectual, professional, social, and economic growth; promotes research, service, and lifelong learning; and fosters diversity.
School Highlights
Louisiana State University-Alexandria serves 6,815 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the state community college average of 38:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,815 students
- In-state tuition: $6,009
- Out-state tuition: $12,868
- Acceptance Rate: 92%
- Student-teacher ratio: 48:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Louisiana State University-Alexandria ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 141 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1959
Total Faculty
141 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Louisiana State University-Alexandria has grown by 83% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 48:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Louisiana State University-Alexandria diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,815 students
678 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
38:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
3,567 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
3,248 students
408 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,815 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,567 students
270 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,248 students
1,218 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
390 students
228 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
19%
40%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
57%
42%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
16%
8%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3147%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$46,481
$37,569
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $6,009 is more than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,868 is more than the state average of $6,004. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,009
$2,971
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,868
$6,004
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,500
$12,783
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,041
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
92%
92%
ACT Total Avg.
62
62
ACT Composite
21
21
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
20
20
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1959, LSUA is the only public institution of higher education in Central Louisiana. In 1959, the Louisiana Legislature authorized the establishment of LSUA as a two-year commuter college under the governance of the LSU Board of Supervisors. LSUA registered its first students in September of 1960. The first degree program, an Associate in Nursing degree, was initiated in the Division of Nursing in 1964. The additional academic divisions of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, and Sciences were developed in 1967. In 1974, LSUA was accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees. This accreditation was reaffirmed in 1984 and 1994. LSUA offers four baccalaureate degrees and several associate degrees, such as Associate in Nursing, Associate of Science, Associate in Criminal Justice, A.S. in Computer Information Technology, and several others. Louisiana State University at Alexandria is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Louisiana State University-Alexandria cost?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria's tuition is approximately $6,009 for In-State students and $12,868 for Out-State students.
What schools are Louisiana State University-Alexandria often compared to?
Louisiana State University-Alexandriais often viewed alongside schools like Central Louisiana Technical Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Louisiana State University-Alexandria?
The acceptance rate of Louisiana State University-Alexandria is 92%, which is equal to the state average of 92%.
What is Louisiana State University-Alexandria's ranking?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Largest student body and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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